Tamil Nadu Farmer's Management of Irrigation Systems Act, 2000 (No. 7 of 2001). Country/Territory India Territorial subdivision Tamil Nadu Document type Legislation Date 2001 Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act to provide for farmers' participation in the management of irrigation systems and for matters connected therewith or incidental there to. Subject Agricultural & rural development, Water Keyword Agricultural development Irrigation Institution Offences/penalties Water supply Water users' associations Waterworks Freshwater resources management Non-governmental entity Water rights Groundwater Surface water Dispute settlement Geographical area Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia Abstract This Act, consisting of 50 sections divided into seven Chapters, provides for the management of irrigation systems through the proper use of surface and groundwater, and for the recognition of Water Users' Associations. It grants the power to the Collector of a district in which irrigation system is situated to establish a Water Users Association formed by all farmers that use water resource in a particular area for the purposes of irrigation. The Act further details the composition, powers, functions and funding process of the Association. The Act further provides for: powers of Associations to levy and collect fees; funds of Water Users’ Associations; offences and penalties; settlement of disputes; rule making powers for the State Government. Full text English Website www.india.gov.in